The Tequila Express: Mexico’s Booziest Train

The Tequila Express train runs from Guadalajara city to the town of Tequila in Mexico’s Jalisco state, and is loaded with bars and booze. The train spent nine years off the tracks, but recently returned. You might expect alcohol-fuelled carnage on the train, but the Tequila Express offers a rather civilised insight into the culture and legends behind Mexico’s famous fiery spirit. I boarded the train for a teetotal trip.Watch full video episodes on YouTube. Writing, recording, narration: Jamie FullertonSound editing: Samira TazariMusic: Olguita AcuñaPodcast artwork: Nini Giunàshvili Tequila Express tickets: Tequilaexpress.mxSauza distillery and field tour: Casasauza.comAtanasio agave field tour: Tequilaatanasio.comEl Tequileño distillery tour: Tequileno.comTequila tour guide Luis Alberto Gutiérrez: Estaciontusistica.comLa Capilla: Google Maps Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.